FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to trimmers and, more particularly, to trimmer heads
and line holders for string trimmers.
BACKGROUND TOP THE INVENTION
[0002] Generally, trimmers are used to cut grass and weeds, and are often used to edge around
trees, near fences and walls, and along landscape borders. Conventional string trimmers
include an elongated shaft with a rotating element or gear head near the end of the
elongated shaft, and a spool or string head is attached to the gear head. Typically,
the string head includes a trimmer line that is rotated by the gear head for cutting
and trimming along landscaped areas, fences, and walls.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0003] In one independent aspect, a trimmer head for use with a trimmer may generally include
a housing rotatable about an axis; a line holder supported by the housing, the line
holder defining a first receptacle, a second receptacle separated from the first receptacle
and an opening communicating with the first receptacle and the second receptacle;
and a line supportable by the line holder, the line having a first end and an opposite
second end, the line being folded to provide a first line section from the first end
toward a folded portion and a second line section from the second end toward the folded
portion, the folded portion being insertable into the opening, the first line section
being received in the first receptacle, the second line section being received in
the second receptacle.
[0004] In another independent aspect, a line holder for a trimmer head may generally include
a body defining a first receptacle, a second receptacle separated from the first receptacle
and an opening communicating with the first receptacle and the second receptacle,
the body including a projection separating the first receptacle from the second receptacle,
a line being supportable by the line holder, the line having a first end and an opposite
second end, the line being folded to provide a first line section from the first end
toward a folded portion and a second line section from the second end toward the folded
portion, the folded portion being insertable into the opening and positionable around
the projection, the first line section being received in the first receptacle, the
second line section being received in the second receptacle.
[0005] In yet another independent aspect, a method of assembling a trimmer head may be provided.
The head may include a housing, a line holder and a line, the housing being rotatable
about an axis and having an outer periphery, the line holder defining a first receptacle,
a second receptacle separated from the first receptacle and an opening communicating
with the first receptacle and the second receptacle, the body including a projection
separating the first receptacle from the second receptacle, the line having a first
end and an opposite second end. The method may generally include supporting the line
holder on the housing; folding the line to provide a first line section from the first
end toward a folded portion and a second line section from the second end toward the
folded portion; inserting, from beyond the outer periphery, the folded portion into
the opening; and thereafter, positioning the folded portion around the projection,
the first line section in the first receptacle and the second line section in the
second receptacle.
[0006] Other independent aspects of the invention will become apparent by consideration
of the detailed description, claims and accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007]
Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a trimmer, such as a string trimmer, for use with
a trimmer head.
Fig. 2 is a top perspective view of a trimmer head for use with the trimmer shown
in Fig. 1.
Fig. 3 is a side view of the head shown in Fig. 2.
Fig. 4 is an end view of the head shown in Fig. 2.
Fig. 5 is a top view of the head of Fig. 2.
Fig. 6 is a top perspective view of a portion of the head of Fig. 2 illustrating the
line removed from the line holder.
Figs. 7A-7B are top perspective views of the head of Fig. 2 illustrating insertion
of the line.
Figs. 8A-8B are views of the rear face of the line holder of the head of Fig. 2 illustrating
insertion of the line.
Fig. 9 is a bottom view of the head of Fig. 2.
Fig. 10 is a bottom perspective view of an enlarged portion of the head of Fig. 2
illustrating a retainer for the line holder.
Fig. 11 is a bottom perspective view of the housing of the head of Fig. 2.
Fig. 12 is a bottom view of the housing shown in Fig. 11.
Fig. 13 is a top perspective view of a line holder of the head of Fig. 2.
Fig. 14 is a bottom perspective view of the line holder of Fig. 13.
Fig. 15 is an end view of the line holder of Fig. 13.
Fig. 16 is a side view of the line holder of Fig. 13.
Fig. 17 is a top view of the line holder of Fig. 13.
Fig. 18 is a bottom view of the line holder of Fig. 13.
Fig. 19 is a top perspective view of an alternative construction of a trimmer head
for use with a trimmer.
Fig. 20 is a bottom perspective view of the head of Fig. 19.
Fig. 21 is a bottom view of the head of Fig. 19.
Fig. 22 is a bottom perspective view of an enlarged portion of the head of Fig. 19
illustrating a retainer for the line holder.
Fig. 23 is a bottom perspective view of an enlarged portion of the head of Fig. 19
illustrating operation of the retainer.
Fig. 24 is a top perspective view of a line holder for the head of Fig. 19.
Fig. 25 is an end view of the line holder of Fig. 24.
Fig. 26 is a top perspective view of an alternative construction of a line holder
for a trimmer head.
Fig. 27 is a bottom perspective view of the line holder of Fig. 26.
Fig. 28 is an end view of the line holder of Fig. 26.
Fig. 29 is a side view of the line holder of Fig. 26.
Fig. 30 is a top view of the line holder of Fig. 26.
Fig. 31 is a bottom view of the line holder of Fig. 31.
Fig. 32 is a top perspective view of another alternative construction of a trimmer
head for use with a trimmer.
Fig. 33 is a top view of the head of Fig. 32.
Fig. 34 is a top perspective view of a line holder for the head of Fig. 32.
Fig. 35 is a bottom perspective view of the line holder of Fig. 34.
Fig. 36 is an end view of the line holder of Fig. 34.
Fig. 37 is a side view of the line holder of Fig. 34.
Fig. 38 is a top view of the line holder of Fig. 34.
Fig. 39 is a bottom view of the line holder of Fig. 34.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0008] Before any independent embodiments of the invention are explained in detail, it is
to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details
of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description
or illustrated in the following drawings. The invention is capable of other independent
embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also,
it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the
purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
[0009] Use of "including" and "comprising" and variations thereof as used herein is meant
to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional
items. Use of "consisting of" and variations thereof as used herein is meant to encompass
only the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof.
[0010] Figs. 2-9 illustrate a trimmer head 10 for use on an exemplary string trimmer T shown
in Fig. 1. The trimmer T generally includes a shaft S with a handle H toward one end
and a motor housing M enclosing an electric motor (not shown) with a motor-driven
output or drive shaft (not shown) for connection to a trimmer head on the other end.
Various powered trimmers (e.g., battery-powered, gas-powered, etc.) may be used with
the trimmer head 10.
[0011] As illustrated in Figs. 2-8, the trimmer head 10 includes a housing 14 supporting
one or more line holders 18 (two in the illustrated construction). Each line holder
18 is operable to selectively retain a folded trimmer line 22 for cutting vegetation
during operation of the trimmer T and rotation of the head 10.
[0012] The housing 14 includes a wall 26 extending to an outer periphery 30. A cylindrical
projection 32 is connected to the drive shaft of the trimmer T via attachment structure
(not shown) to cause rotation of the trimmer head 10 about an axis A. The housing
14 defines (see Figs. 9-12) an opening 34 for each line holder 18, and a rim 38 is
provided about each opening 34.
[0013] The line holder 18 is illustrated in more detail in Figs. 13-18. Each line holder
18 includes a body 42 and a post 46. The body 42 includes (see Fig. 15) a wall 50
and a projection 54 cooperating to define line receptacles 58
a, 58
b and an opening 62. The projection 54 separates the receptacles 58
a, 58
b, and the opening 62 communicates with the receptacles 58
a, 58
b through respective passages 66
a, 66
b.
[0014] The receptacles 58
a, 58
b, the opening 62 and the projection 54 are generally arranged in an inverted V shape.
The wall 50 converges from each receptacle 58
a, 58
b towards the opening 62. Also, on each side, the illustrated projection 54 defines
an undercut 70
a,
70b.
[0015] As illustrated, the construction of the wall 50 and the projection 54 define each
receptacle 58
a, 58
b to narrow into the associated passage 66
a, 66
b and in a direction at an angle relative to the pivot axis P. The illustrated line
holder 18 is symmetrical relative to a plane defined by the page in Fig. 15 such that
either face of the line holder 18 (e.g., the face illustrated in Fig. 15 or the opposite
face (not shown)) may be oriented toward the outer periphery 30.
[0016] As shown in Figs. 9-10, the post 46 is received in an associated opening 34. In the
illustrated construction, the line holder 18 is supported for pivoting movement about
a pivot axis P parallel to the axis A. The illustrated line holder 18 is fully pivotable
about the axis P. Centrifugal force on the line 22 supported by the line holder 18
tends to pivot the line holder 18 so that the line 22 extends outwardly during operation.
[0017] A retainer 74 retains the line holder 18 on the housing 14. In the illustrated construction,
the retainer 74 includes flexible fingers 78 biased radially outwardly to releasably
engage the rim 38 (as shown in Figs. 9-10) and flexing inwardly to allow the post
46 to move into and out of the opening 34. In other constructions, the retainer 74
may include different structure to releasably retain (see Figs. 20-23, described below)
or to permanently retain (not shown) the line holder 18 relative to the housing 14.
[0018] Each line 22 has (see Fig. 1) opposite ends 82
a, 82
b and (see Figs. 6 and 7A) is folded at an intermediate portion 86 to provide line
sections 90
a, 90
b. As illustrated, each line 22 has a round cross-section. It should be understood
that, in other constructions (not shown), the line(s) 22 may have a different cross-sectional
shape (e.g., square, flat, star, etc.). In addition, the outer surface of each line
22 is illustrated as smooth. In other constructions (not shown), the outer surface
may be non-smooth (e.g., have teeth, serrations, etc.).
[0019] To support the line 22 in the associated line holder 18, the folded portion 86 may
be inserted from outside of the housing 14 (from beyond the outer periphery 30) into
the opening 62. Thereafter, the folded portion 86 is moved downwardly around the projection
54 and the line sections 90
a, 90
b move through the respective passages 66
a, 66
b into the respective receptacles 58
a, 58
b. To remove the line 22 from the line holder 22, the process may be reversed.
[0020] The passages 66
a, 66
b may be sized to allow movement of the line 22 between the opening 62 and the receptacles
58
a, 58
b. In such constructions, the passages 66
a, 66
b may inhibit movement from the receptacles 58
a, 58
b toward the opening 62 so that the line 22 is not disengaged during use.
[0021] When the passages 66
a, 66
b are sized/constructed to prevent movement of the portions of the line 22 between
the opening 62 and the receptacles 58
a,
58b, structure defining the passages 66
a, 66
b may be movable (e.g., flexible) relative to other structure to allow such movement.
For example, the projection 54 may move (e.g., flex) to one side (toward the second
receptacle 58
b) to allow the first line section 90
a to pass through the passage 66
a and into the receptacle 58
a and then to the other side (toward the first receptacle 58
a) to allow the second line section 90
b to pass. In a similar manner (additionally or alternatively), the wall 50 may move
(e.g., flex) relative to the projection 54 to allow the line sections 90
a, 90
b to pass. The line 22 may also be compressible to pass through the narrowed passages
66
a, 66
b.
[0022] It should be understood that the line 22 may be installed/removed in a different
manner. For example, the opposite ends 82
a, 82
b of the line 22 can be inserted from the rear face of the line holder 18, into and
through the respective receptacles 58
a, 58
b until the folded portion 86 is positioned around the projection 54. Insertion of
the line 22 can be done, when the trimmer head 10 is removed from the trimmer T, from
inside the housing 18 in a direction from the axis A, rather than from outside. Alternatively,
this can be done from outside the housing 18, and, after insertion of the line 22,
the line holder 18 can be pivoted so that the line sections 90
a, 90
b extend outwardly.
[0023] As another example, one end 82
a or 82
b can be inserted into the opposite receptacle 58
b or 58
a, routed around the projection 54 and through the associated receptacle 58
a or 58
b until the folded portion 86 is positioned around the projection 54. If installation
is done with the trimmer head 10 connected to the trimmer T, during installation,
the line holder 18 can be pivoted to allow access to the end 82
a or 82
b being threaded and to facilitate installation.
[0024] In operation of the trimmer head 10, a user may insert the line 22 into the corresponding
line holder 18 from outside of the housing 14 (from beyond the outer periphery 30).
Accordingly, installation of the folded line 22 does not require the trimmer head
10 to be disengaged from the trimmer T for access to the interior of the line holder
18. With the line(s) 22 installed, the user may then operate the trimmer T to cut
vegetation. When necessary (e.g., when a line 22 is worn, damaged, etc.), the user
may remove the line 22 as discussed above and install a replacement line 22.
[0025] If a line 22 contacts an obstruction while cutting, the line holder 18 can pivot
to, for example, prevent damage to the trimmer head 10, the line holder 18, the line
22, etc. In addition, the line 22 may move relative to the line holder 18 when contacting
an obstruction. In such cases, the leading line section (e.g., the line section 90
a) will be pushed into the associated undercut (e.g., the undercut 70
a). Meanwhile, the trailing line section (e.g., the line section 90
b) will be pushed against the wall 50 and away from the associated passage (e.g., the
passage 66
b). Such movement of the line sections 90
a, 90
b may inhibit the line 22 from disengaging the line holder 18.
[0026] Figs. 19-25 illustrate an alternative construction of a trimmer head 10A and a line
holder 18A for use with a powered trimmer, such as the trimmer T. Common elements
have the same reference number "A". The description of the common elements, components
and features is similar to the corresponding above description, except as contradicted
below.
[0027] In the illustrated alternative construction, the structure of the line holder 18A
for retaining a line 22A is the same as described above for the line holder 18. The
line 22A is installed and removed as described above for the line 22 and the line
holder 18.
[0028] As shown in Figs. 20-25, a different retainer 74A is provided to retain the line
holder 18A on the housing 14A. As illustrated, the retainer 74A includes a groove
94 defined in the post 46A and a retaining ring 98 selectively engageable in the groove
94 and against the rim 38A of the housing 14A. After the post 46A is inserted into
the opening 34A, the ring 98 is engaged in the groove 90 to retain the line holder
18A. The ring 98 is disengaged from the groove 94 to remove the line holder 18A.
[0029] Figs. 19-25 illustrate another alternative construction of a line holder 18B. The
line holder 18B may be used with the housing 14 or 14A and the line 22 or 22A, as
described above, and with a powered trimmer, such as the trimmer T. Common elements
have the same reference number "B". The description of the common elements, components
and features is similar to the corresponding above description, except as contradicted
below.
[0030] As shown in Fig. 28, the line holder 18B includes a wall 50B defining the receptacles
58B
a, 58B
b. Protrusions 102 define a narrowed opening 106 between the receptacles 58B
a, 58B
b. In the illustrated construction, the narrowed opening 106 is sized to inhibit passage
of the line therethrough.
[0031] In the illustrated construction, a folded line (not shown but similar to the line
22 or 22A) is inserted into the rear face of the line holder 18B (e.g., from inside
the housing (not shown) in a direction from the axis, rather than from outside (as
with the line holders 18, 18A)). The opposite ends of the line are inserted into and
through the respective receptacles 58B
a, 58B
b until the folded portion is positioned around the protrusions 102. Alternatively,
one end of the line can be inserted into the opposite receptacle 58B
b or 58B
a, routed around the protrusions 102 and through the associated receptacle 58B
a or 58B
b until the folded portion is positioned around the protrusions 102.
[0032] In other constructions, structure defining narrowed opening 106 may be movable (e.g.,
flexible) relative to other structure to allow such insertion but to inhibit removal
during operation of the trimmer T. For example, the protrusion(s) 102 may move (e.g.,
flex) relative to one another to allow the folded portion of the line to pass through
the opening 106.
[0033] The illustrated line holder 18B is operable with the retainer 74A described above
and shown in Figs. 20-23. However, in other constructions (not shown), the line holder
18B may be constructed with the retainer 74 shown in Figs. 9-10.
[0034] Figs. 32-39 illustrate another alternative construction of a trimmer head 10C and
a line holder 18C for use with a powered trimmer, such as the trimmer T. Common elements
have the same reference number "C". The description of the common elements, components
and features is similar to the corresponding above description, except as contradicted
below.
[0035] In the illustrated construction (see Figs. 32-33), the line holder 10C is used with
a straight line 22C providing a single cutting line section 90C. As shown in Figs.
34 and 36, the line holder 18C includes a wall 50C defining a receptacle 58C for the
line 22C. A groove 110 is defined in the lower wall portion between the inner and
outer faces of the line holder 18C.
[0036] In the illustrated construction, the line 22C is inserted into the receptacle 58C
from the rear face of the line holder 18C (e.g., from inside the housing 14C in a
direction from the axis A, rather than from outside (as with the line holders 18,
18A)). The line 22C has an enlarged portion 114 sized to be prevented from passing
through the receptacle 58C.
[0037] In other constructions, structure defining receptacle 58C may be movable (e.g., flexible)
relative to other structure to allow movement of the enlarged portion 114 through
the receptacle 58C but to inhibit removal during operation of the trimmer T. For example,
an upper portion of the wall 50C may move (e.g., flex) relative to the lower portion
to allow the enlarged portion 114 to pass from the front face, through the receptacle
58C to the rear face to, thereafter limit movement of the line 22C out of the receptacle
58C.
[0038] The illustrated line holder 18C is operable with the retainer 74A described above
and shown in Figs. 20-23. However, in other constructions (not shown), the line holder
18C may be constructed with the retainer 74 shown in Figs. 9-10.
[0039] The structure of the housings 14, 14A, 14C and the line holders 18, 18A, 18B, 18C
provide a modular arrangement for the trimmer head 10, 10A, 10C and for the trimmer
T. Any of the line holders 18, 18A, 18B, 18C may be used with any of the housings
14, 14A, 14C. One of the line holders 18, 18A, 18B, 18C may replace or substituted
for another of the line holders 18, 18A, 18B, 18C. For example, the line holder 18
with the retainer 74 may replace the line holder 18A with the retainer 74A or vice
versa. As another example, the line holder 18, 18A, 18B for a folded line 22, 22A
may replace the line holder 18C for the straight line 22C or vice versa.
[0040] An aspect of the invention provides a trimmer head for use with a trimmer, the head
comprising: a housing rotatable about an axis; and a line holder supported by the
housing, the line holder defining a first receptacle, a second receptacle separated
from the first receptacle and an opening communicating with the first receptacle and
the second receptacle, the line holder being operable to support a line, the line
having a first end and an opposite second end, the line being folded to provide a
first line section from the first end toward a folded portion and a second line section
from the second end toward the folded portion, the folded portion being insertable
into the opening, the first line section being receivable in the first receptacle,
the second line section being receivable in the second receptacle.
[0041] The line holder may include a projection separating the first receptacle from the
second receptacle. The folded portion may be positionable around the projection to
retain the line in the line holder.
[0042] The line holder may be a first line holder, the line being a first line, and the
head may further comprise a second line holder supported by the housing, the second
line holder being operable to support a second line. The second line holder may define
a first receptacle, a second receptacle separated from the first receptacle and an
opening communicating with the first receptacle and the second receptacle. The second
line may have a first end and an opposite second end, the line being folded to provide
a first line section from the first end toward a folded intermediate portion and a
second line section from the second end toward the folded intermediate portion. The
intermediate portion may be insertable into the opening, the first line section may
be receivable in the first receptacle, the second line section may be receivable in
the second receptacle.
[0043] The housing may have a periphery about the axis, and the line may be insertable into
the line holder from outside of the periphery.
[0044] Another aspect of the invention provides a line holder for a trimmer head, the head
being for use with a trimmer, the head including a housing rotatable about an axis,
the line holder being supportable by the housing, a line being supportable by the
line holder, the line having a first end and an opposite second end, the line being
folded to provide a first line section from the first end toward a folded portion
and a second line section from the second end toward the folded portion, the line
holder comprising: a body defining a first receptacle, a second receptacle separated
from the first receptacle and an opening communicating with the first receptacle and
the second receptacle, the body including a projection separating the first receptacle
from the second receptacle, the folded portion of the line being insertable into the
opening and positionable around the projection, the first line section being receivable
in the first receptacle, the second line section being receivable in the second receptacle.
[0045] The projection may have a first side and a second side extending to a free end. The
first side may define a portion of the first receptacle and a first undercut. The
second side may define a portion of the second receptacle and a second undercut. The
free end may define a portion of the opening, the first line section may be positionable
in the first undercut and the second line section may be positionable in the second
undercut.
[0046] The projection may have a free end, and the opening may be proximate the free end.
[0047] The line holder may include a wall at least partially defining the first receptacle,
the second receptacle and the opening.
[0048] The first receptacle, the opening and the second receptacle may be arranged in a
V-shape.
[0049] The line holder may define a first passage between the opening and the first receptacle
and a second passage between the opening and the second receptacle. The first passage
may be narrower than the first receptacle. The second passage may be narrower than
the second receptacle.
[0050] The line holder may include a first wall portion extending between and at least partially
defining the opening and the first receptacle and a second wall portion extending
between and at least partially defining the opening and the second wall portion. The
first wall portion and the second wall portion may converge toward the opening.
[0051] Another aspect of the invention provides a method of assembling a trimmer head, the
head being for use with a trimmer, the head including a housing, a line holder and
a line, the housing being rotatable about an axis and having an outer periphery, the
line holder defining a first receptacle, a second receptacle separated from the first
receptacle and an opening communicating with the first receptacle and the second receptacle,
the body including a projection separating the first receptacle from the second receptacle,
the line having a first end and an opposite second end, the method comprising: supporting
the line holder on the housing; folding the line to provide a first line section from
the first end toward a folded portion and a second line section from the second end
toward the folded portion; inserting, from beyond the outer periphery, the folded
portion into the opening; and thereafter, positioning the folded portion around the
projection, the first line section in the first receptacle and the second line section
in the second receptacle.
[0052] One or more independent features and independent advantages of the invention may
be set forth in the following claims:
1. A trimmer head for use with a trimmer, the head comprising:
a housing rotatable about an axis; and
a line holder supported by the housing, the line holder defining a first receptacle,
a second receptacle separated from the first receptacle and an opening communicating
with the first receptacle and the second receptacle, the line holder being operable
to support a line, the line having a first end and an opposite second end, the line
being folded to provide a first line section from the first end toward a folded portion
and a second line section from the second end toward the folded portion, the folded
portion being insertable into the opening, the first line section being receivable
in the first receptacle, the second line section being receivable in the second receptacle.
2. The head of claim 1, wherein the line holder includes a projection separating the
first receptacle from the second receptacle.
3. The head of claim 2, wherein the folded portion is positionable around the projection
to retain the line in the line holder.
4. The head of any preceding claim, wherein the line holder is a first line holder, the
line being a first line, and wherein the head further comprises a second line holder
supported by the housing, the second line holder being operable to support a second
line.
5. The head of claim 4, wherein the second line holder defines a first receptacle, a
second receptacle separated from the first receptacle and an opening communicating
with the first receptacle and the second receptacle, and wherein the second line has
a first end and an opposite second end, the line being folded to provide a first line
section from the first end toward a folded intermediate portion and a second line
section from the second end toward the folded intermediate portion, the intermediate
portion being insertable into the opening, the first line section being receivable
in the first receptacle, the second line section being receivable in the second receptacle.
6. The head of any preceding claim, wherein the housing has a periphery about the axis,
and wherein the line is insertable into the line holder from outside of the periphery.
7. A line holder for a trimmer head, the head being for use with a trimmer, the head
including a housing rotatable about an axis, the line holder being supportable by
the housing, a line being supportable by the line holder, the line having a first
end and an opposite second end, the line being folded to provide a first line section
from the first end toward a folded portion and a second line section from the second
end toward the folded portion, the line holder comprising:
a body defining a first receptacle, a second receptacle separated from the first receptacle
and an opening communicating with the first receptacle and the second receptacle,
the body including a projection separating the first receptacle from the second receptacle,
the folded portion of the line being insertable into the opening and positionable
around the projection, the first line section being receivable in the first receptacle,
the second line section being receivable in the second receptacle.
8. The line holder of any preceding claim, wherein the projection has a first side and
a second side extending to a free end, the first side defining a portion of the first
receptacle and a first undercut, the second side defining a portion of the second
receptacle and a second undercut, and the free end defining a portion of the opening,
the first line section being positionable in the first undercut and the second line
section being positionable in the second undercut.
9. The line holder of any preceding claim, wherein the projection has a free end, and
wherein the opening is proximate the free end.
10. The line holder of any preceding claim, wherein the line holder includes a wall at
least partially defining the first receptacle, the second receptacle and the opening.
11. The line holder of any preceding claim, wherein the first receptacle, the opening
and the second receptacle are arranged in a V-shape.
12. The line holder of any preceding claim, wherein the line holder defines a first passage
between the opening and the first receptacle and a second passage between the opening
and the second receptacle, the first passage being narrower than the first receptacle,
the second passage being narrower than the second receptacle.
13. The line holder of any preceding claim, wherein the line holder includes a first wall
portion extending between and at least partially defining the opening and the first
receptacle and a second wall portion extending between and at least partially defining
the opening and the second wall portion, the first wall portion and the second wall
portion converging toward the opening.
14. A method of assembling a trimmer head, the head being for use with a trimmer, the
head including a housing, a line holder and a line, the housing being rotatable about
an axis and having an outer periphery, the line holder defining a first receptacle,
a second receptacle separated from the first receptacle and an opening communicating
with the first receptacle and the second receptacle, the body including a projection
separating the first receptacle from the second receptacle, the line having a first
end and an opposite second end, the method comprising:
supporting the line holder on the housing;
folding the line to provide a first line section from the first end toward a folded
portion and a second line section from the second end toward the folded portion;
inserting, from beyond the outer periphery, the folded portion into the opening; and
thereafter, positioning the folded portion around the projection, the first line section
in the first receptacle and the second line section in the second receptacle.